Help For Pension Credit And Other Benefits Claims

30th October 2024

It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average, £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75.

Raising awareness of Pension Credit could make a difference to an older person's life: www.gov.uk/pension-credit.

If you need help to apply, please call the Welfare Support team on 0800 090 1004 or email welfare.support@highland.gov.uk.